PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER - NIGHT SHIFT


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Job Title: PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER - NIGHT SHIFT
Location: Lopen Head, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

About ADM Protexin Ltd

ADM Protexin LTD manufacture innovative, research based live bacteria products of the highest quality for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets. With head office, manufacturing and distribution facilities based in Somerset, ADM Protexin distribute to over 90 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.adm.com.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join one of the fastest growing companies in the area, and an exciting time to become a member of our successful team.

You will be responsible for managing a team of people, who work across two production facilities, and are directly responsible for GMP manufacture of our products. With the support of the Production Manager, your role will include overseeing the scheduled production activities, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are maintained, and the best utilisation of the teams and resources available. You will be accountable for ensuring production colleagues receive necessary training and day-to-day support, whilst also driving the continuous improvement activities that are assigned.

Your Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:
  • ensuring people and resources are utilized in an efficient and effective manner to meet planned requirements while achieving quality and safety standards;
  • monitoring team members performance to ensure defined manufacturing procedures are being followed that comply with quality requirements;
  • maintain and monitor all records required and ensure they are accurately completed;
  • ensure that non-conforming materials are clearly identified and segregated;
  • oversee escalation procedures for quality concerns and make sure they are followed when required;
  • manage the production throughput against stated capacity targets;
  • communicate to the team important information so that they are aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilities;
  • manage work order closures and stock control transactions;
  • maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions;
  • monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency;
  • prepare lines ready for start-up for following shifts;
  • monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools;
  • plan and ensure execution of training and development for your team;
  • perform root cause analysis activities to resolve problems; and
  • identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation.


Standard working hours are from 21:45 to 06:15, Monday through Thursday, with a 30-minute unpaid break included, totalling 8 hours per day. On Fridays, hours are from 20:05 to 03:45, also with a 30-minute unpaid break, totalling 7 hours and 10 minutes. Please note that to support team and manager collaboration, you will be required, on an agreed schedule and not normally more than 4 times per year, to swap shifts with another Team Leader. This will involve temporarily adjusting your schedule to work either early or late shifts, typically for a maximum period of two weeks at a time.

Your Profile
  • Prior supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred, but we will also consider candidates who understand the key responsibilities of this role. Strong judgement, good management skills, and a willingness to complete required leadership training will be viewed favourably.
  • Experience in mechanical/machine operative industry and sound knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing/continuous improvement techniques.
  • Formal qualifications in lean/continuous improvement are not essential but could be beneficial.
  • Ideally you will have worked within a GMP regulated facility or similar (BRC, ISO9001, BETA NOPS).
  • You must have excellent communication skills and a high level of IT literacy, in particular working with ERP systems.
Your Future Perspective
  • Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
  • Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
  • A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women's and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
  • Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
  • An attractive remuneration
  • ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
  • ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware' training within three months of joining the business.
Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM's privacy notice.

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Job Post Date: 05/01/25
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